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How RFK Jr. is reshaping health care, with Trump’s support
WASHINGTON — Robert F. Kennedy Jr., in his new role as Health and Human Services secretary, wasted no time in implementing significant changes within the department. One of his primary…
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Testosterone, abortion restrictions, ChatGPT: Morning Rounds
Health and medicine enthusiasts can now receive their daily dose of updates with STAT's free newsletter Morning Rounds. The recent…
Medicaid approves extra payments for hospitals, doctors ahead of cuts
The federal government recently greenlit an additional $60 billion in Medicaid funds for healthcare providers, including hospitals, doctors, and nursing…
Pulse oximeter study doesn’t settle issue of accuracy on darker skin
A recent study commissioned by the Food and Drug Administration aimed to shed light on reducing racial bias in pulse…
New food pyramid, Affordable Care Act: Morning Rounds
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More patients are ordering lab tests online, frustrating some doctors
A decade ago, 48-year-old Darren Sidaway faced health concerns that he felt uncomfortable discussing with his doctor. Living in Cleveland,…
Scientist on Baby KJ team launches new CRISPR startup
In the midst of savoring slices of crispy pizza at Pizzeria da Laura in Berkeley, gene editing expert Fyodor Urnov…
Discarded U.S. kids’ vaccine schedule aligned with other nations
Kennedy, had been pressing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other federal health agencies to overhaul the childhood…
Saturated fats lost on new food pyramid — and also won
After months of anticipation, the release of the new U.S. dietary guidelines brought a mix of confusion and controversy regarding…